Deputy Director, Resource Mobilisation & Partnerships at Tourism Fund (TF)

Job Specifications

• Coordinating the development, implementation and review of the Fund’s Resource Mobilisation Strategy.
• Leading implementation of policies and programmes for resource mobilisation.
• Coordinating strategic linkages to support tourism and hospitality institutions.
• Assisting in development of funding proposals for tourism and hospitality initiatives.
• Coordinating resource mobilisation activities.
• Liaising with donors, public and private partners to support strategic projects and programmes.
• Leading identification of partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Coordinating engagement with county governments to develop tourism products and services.
• Leading monitoring and evaluation of the Fund’s projects.
• Spearheading implementation of tourism product and service support initiatives.
• Developing fundraising programmes to support the Fund’s mandate.
• Accounting for gifts, donations, grants and endowments received by the Fund.

Person Specifications

• Minimum of twelve (12) years relevant work experience, with at least four (4) years at Principal Officer level or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Law or equivalent.
• Master’s degree in Business Management, Finance, Economics, Law or equivalent.
• Certificate in Management course lasting at least four (4) weeks.
• Membership to a relevant professional body (where applicable).
• Proficiency in computer applications.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong analytical and logical thinking
• Administrative and managerial capability
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking abilities
• Team leadership and coordination

Application and Appointment Requirements

• Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications, clearly indicating their current remuneration, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional certificates, and relevant testimonials.

Candidates who are successful will, prior to issuance of an offer of employment, be required to provide the following valid clearance documents:

• Certificate of Good Conduct
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Clearance Certificate
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Tax Compliance Certificate
• Clearance from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau
• Appointments to this grade shall be made on permanent and pensionable terms.